New Study Reveals More Americans Embracing Plant-Based, Organic and Non-GMO...
More grocery shoppers are trying dairy- and meat-free alternatives, according to a new national health food study by Earth Balance, which makes a line of vegan buttery spreads, nut butters, dressings...
View ArticleCarrington Farms Organic Coconut Flour
Carrington Farms is introducing Organic Coconut Flour at this year’s Natural Products Expo East. The naturally gluten-free flour is low in carbohydrates and high in fiber, and your Paleo customers will...
View ArticleKroger Boosts Share Repurchase Program
The Kroger Co.’s board of directors has declared its quarterly dividend of 12¢ per share to be paid on December 1, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2016....
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Celestial Seasonings Brings Back Iconic Packaging, Adds New Flavors
For nearly 50 years, the Celestial Seasonings® brand has brought the magic of tea to people around the world with its unique packaging. Celestial Seasonings is now returning to its iconic artful...
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Your Advance Look at Natural Products Expo East
Click the cover image below for an advance look at the Natural Products Expo East exhibit hall. You’ll find a wealth of nutritious snacks, clean label entrees and items for your health and beauty...
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New Bone Suckin’ Cajun Seasoning
The new Bone Suckin’ Cajun Seasoning from Ford’s Gourmet Foods, the Bone Suckin’ Sauce folks, is the perfect blend of spices and herbs along with the right amount of heat. It makes your food taste...
View ArticleTop Retailers, Distributors Recognized for Beef Excellence
From grilled steaks to burgers to delicious roasts, consumers seek top-quality beef cuts and rely on local grocers to help them serve their favorite family meals. At this year’s Certified Angus Beef ®...
View ArticleOberto Beef Jerky Launches Trail Mix Product Line
Oberto Beef Jerky will expand its product portfolio this month as it enters the trail mix category with the launch of Oberto Trail Mix. Oberto’s entry is part of the company’s bigger mission to provide...
View ArticleVerde Farms Hires New Execs to Propel Growth
After exceeding $50 million in revenue in 2015, Verde Farms, a leading supplier of grass-fed, grass-finished beef for both retail and food service, invests in the company’s next phase with the hires of...
View ArticleUnified Grocers CFO Mike Henn to Retire; Christine Neal Named New CFO
Unified Grocers, Inc.’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Michael F. Henn will retire effective September 30. Effective October 1, Christine Neal will be promoted to the position of...
View Article2016 International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) Returns With Its Biggest...
The 2016 International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)—the largest and most comprehensive event in the Western Hemisphere for the grain-based food industry—returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center...
View ArticleOctober the Month to Celebrate Cheese, Glorious Cheese
The sixth annual American Cheese Month celebration kicks off October 1, with events and promotions taking place nationwide throughout the month. Launched by the American Cheese Society in 2011 to...
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Organic Trade Association Names New Board Members
Melissa Hughes, General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for dairy cooperative Organic Valley, has been re-elected as President of the Organic Trade Association’s Board of Directors by fellow...
View ArticleMichigan Students to Join First Lady for Fall Harvest
Two elementary students – Xavier Purches and A’Layia Howard – from Freeman Elementary School, Flint Community School District, in Flint, Michigan, will join First Lady Michelle Obama at the annual fall...
View ArticleUnited Fresh Start Foundation Connects Chicago Produce Members with Local...
On Wednesday, September 28, the United Fresh Start Foundation organized an opportunity for salad bar donors from the Chicago area to visit several schools in East Aurora School District 131. The group...
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Organic Valley Grassmilk: Good for People, Good for Cows
By Lorrie Baumann Organic Valley is responding to consumer demand for “cleaner” products and more transparency around production methods with its Grassmilk™ product line of fluid milk, cheese and...
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Among the Curd Nerds
By Lorrie Baumann The American Cheese Society presented its Lifetime Achievement Award this year to Mike and Carol Gingrich, who, together with their partners Dan and Jeanne Patenaude, are the people...
View ArticleSubscription Service Delivers Affordable Grass-fed Beef
By Lorrie Baumann Plaid Cow Society is a new subscription service, launched in late September, that delivers fresh grass-fed beef to customers in eight western states. In October, the service will...
View ArticleCypress Grove Drops Its Chevre
Cypress Grove, the artisan goat cheese company known best for its flagship cheese, Humboldt Fog, says “out with the old and in with the new” as it refreshes, revitalizes and renews its brand on October...
View ArticleBob’s Red Mill Introduces New Gluten Free Egg Replacer
Bob’s Red Mill, which has been producing whole grain and gluten free foods for more than 40 years, has developed a new Gluten Free Egg Replacer that, in addition to containing no gluten or animal...
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